Dear UCI Students,

We are once again faced with a senseless killing and another loss of life in the recent death of Daunte Wright. This coupled with the continued wave of Anti-Asian violence and on-going trial of Derek Chauvin may be exhausting and emotionally trying for our students as you navigate classes and challenges related to COVID-19. During this time I would like to emphasize the importance of receiving the support you need.

If you are in need of mental health resources, please contact the UCI Counseling Center (https://counseling.uci.edu).

Other resources are available in the many offices that make up Student Life & Leadership (https://studentlife.uci.edu), Wellness, Health & Counseling (https://whcs.uci.edu/wellness-health-counseling-services), and the Office of Inclusive Excellence (https://inclusion.uci.edu). I encourage you to contact these offices for support and resources.

We must continue to support one another to build a more just future.

In Community,

Rameen Talesh, Ed.D.
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Life & Leadership
Dean of Students